Question

Could someone please explain to me what is meant by "Algebraic multiplicity" of an eigenvalue??

Answer 1

the algebraic multiplicity of an eigenvalue is defined as the multiplicity of the corresponding root of the characteristic polynomial.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

did u get it ?

Answer 4

thanks for medals :)

Answer 5

Erm.. what does "root of the characteristic polynomial" mean? haha

Answer 6

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http://www.math4all.in/public_html/linear%20algebra/chapter10.1.html

Answer 7

OK cool, thanks :)

I'm about to post another question about Jordan forms... Maybe you could help me with that, too??